News from October 2021
By State Newswire | Oct 17, 2021
Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Mexico City and Palenque, Mexico on Oct. 18, 2021 and to London, United Kingdom on Oct. 19, 2021 to engage with government counterparts and private sector leaders on efforts to address the climate crisis. Secretary Kerry’s meetings...
By State Newswire | Oct 17, 2021
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 17, 2021
News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, held a field hearing in Chicago, Illinois to examine the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) declining delivery performance in the city and nationally under the leadership of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
By State Newswire | Oct 16, 2021
News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will embark October 16 on her first trip to Africa as Assistant Secretary. Assistant Secretary Phee will begin her travel in Ghana, where she will meet with senior government officials and civil society representatives. The Assistant Secretary ...
By State Newswire | Oct 16, 2021
News Release: The United States condemns the Houthi escalation around Marib, which demonstrates a flagrant disregard for the safety of civilians. The Houthis are obstructing movement of people and humanitarian aid, preventing essential services from reaching the 35,000 residents of Abdiya. Their actions add to an ...
By State Newswire | Oct 16, 2021
News Release: The United States strongly condemns the Cuban regime’s decision to deny permission for peaceful protests to take place on November 15. By refusing to allow these demonstrations, the Cuban regime clearly demonstrates that it is unwilling to honor or uphold the human rights and fundamental freedoms of ...
By Karen Kidd | Oct 16, 2021
Horseshoe Bend Overlook at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area near Lake Powell, Utah, will host a "Leave No Trace" Team in November after being selected as a "Hot Spot" earlier this month.
By State Newswire | Oct 16, 2021
Release: The United States strongly condemns the Cuban regime’s decision to deny permission for peaceful protests to take place on November 15. By refusing to allow these demonstrations, the Cuban regime clearly demonstrates that it is unwilling to honor or uphold the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Cubans.
By State Newswire | Oct 16, 2021
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will embark October 16 on her first trip to Africa as Assistant Secretary. Assistant Secretary Phee will begin her travel in Ghana, where she will meet with senior government officials and civil society representatives. The Assistant Secretary...
By State Newswire | Oct 16, 2021
Release: The United States condemns the Houthi escalation around Marib, which demonstrates a flagrant disregard for the safety of civilians. The Houthis are obstructing movement of people and humanitarian aid, preventing essential services from reaching the 35,000 residents of Abdiya. Their actions add to an...
By Interior Newswire | Oct 16, 2021
News Release: Acres: 87,850 acres. Containment: 55%. Start Date: Sept. 10, 2021. Cause: Lightning. Jurisdiction: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks; Sequoia National Forest. Resources: 780 personnel including: 11 crews, 30 engines, 23 water tenders, 5 dozers and 12 helicopters. Fire activity will be moderate today...
By David Beasley | Oct 16, 2021
Haleakalā National Park in Maui is hiring two teachers and a digital media intern to create distance learning programs in the Hawaiian language for fourth graders, a news release said.
By George Willis | Oct 16, 2021
The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (NHS) in Arkansas, increased access to the visitor center and park programming Oct. 12
By State Newswire | Oct 16, 2021
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will embark October 16 on her first trip to Africa as Assistant Secretary. Assistant Secretary Phee will begin her travel in Ghana, where she will meet with senior government officials and civil society representatives. The Assistant Secretary...
By State Newswire | Oct 16, 2021
Release: The United States condemns the Houthi escalation around Marib, which demonstrates a flagrant disregard for the safety of civilians. The Houthis are obstructing movement of people and humanitarian aid, preventing essential services from reaching the 35,000 residents of Abdiya. Their actions add to an...
By USDA Newswire | Oct 15, 2021
News Release: Department continues to emphasize importance of serving children healthy foods WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2021 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, Stacy Dean and USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Administrator ...
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 15, 2021
News Release: The Department of Justice Antitrust Division participated in the International Competition Network’s (ICN) 20th annual conference, virtually hosted by the Hungarian Competition Authority, on Oct. 13-15. Delegates from the ICN’s member jurisdictions, included agency leadership and staff, competition experts ...
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 15, 2021
News Release: The Department of Justice today announced a tip line to help assist its Anticorruption Task Force fight corruption in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, a key component of the Vice President’s work to address the root causes of migration. “As the Vice President recognized during her visit to Guatemala ...
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 15, 2021
News Release: Three individuals were arrested this week in the District of Hawaii on conspiracy to defraud the IRS and other fraud charges.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 15, 2021
News Release: In honor of Police Week, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco and Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta hosted a roundtable discussion Thursday with various leaders from state and local law enforcement to discuss the importance of health and wellness.
